---
title: "\"Adspirat primo fortuna labori”"
description: blog california nevada retirement
---

[![](https://www.castormwater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/allenmatkinslogo.png?width=275&height=49&name=allenmatkinslogo.png "allenmatkinslogo.png")](http://allenmatkins.com/)

Contact us with your California corporate & securities law questions (949) 353-6347  or [Contact us here](https://www.calcorporatelaw.com/contact-us)

# [![](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/background-banner.jpg) Default HubSpot Blog](https://www.castormwater.com/blog)

- [HOME](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com)
- [CALIFORNIA LAW TOPICS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/#) 
    - [ACCOUNTANTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/accountants/)
    - [ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/administrative-procedure/)
    - [ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/WORK PRODUCT](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/attorney-client-privilegework-product/)
    - [BROKER-DEALERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/broker-dealers/)
    - [CALIFORNIA SECURITIES LAWS](http://calcorporatelaw.com/tag/california-securities-laws/)
    - [CALIFORNIA SUI GENERIS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/california-sui-generis/)
    - [CALPERS/CALSTRS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/calparscalstrs/)
    - [CHOICE OF LAW/CONFLICT OF LAW](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/choice-of-lawconflict-of-law/)
    - [CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/corporate-governance/)
    - [DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/department-of-corporations/)
    - [DERIVATIVE SUITS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/derivative-suits/)
    - [ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/enforcement-and-investigations/)
    - [EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/executive-compensation/)
    - [FAIRNESS HEARINGS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/fairness-hearings/)
    - [FINANCE LENDERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/finance-lenders/)
    - [FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/financial-institutions/)
    - [INVESTMENT ADVISERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/investment-advisers/)
    - [JOBS ACT](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/jobs-act/)
    - [LEGAL HISTORY](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/legal-history/)
    - [LEGISLATION](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/legislation/)
    - [LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/limited-liability-companies/)
    - [MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/mergers-and-acquisitions/)
    - [NEVADA CORPORATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/nevada-corporations/)
    - [NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/non-compete-agreements/)
    - [PARTNERSHIPS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/partnerships/)
    - [PRIVATE PLACEMENTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/private-placements-2/)
    - [PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/professional-responsibility/)
    - [PSEUDO-FOREIGN CORPORATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/pseudo-foreign-corporations/)
    - [PUBLIC RECORDS ACT/FOIA](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tagpublic-records-actfoia/)
    - [SECRETARY OF STATE](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/secretary-of-state/)
    - [SECURITIES LITIGATION](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/securities-litigation/)
    - [WHISTLEBLOWERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/whistleblowers/)
- [SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/speaking-engagements)
- [ABOUT ALLEN MATKINS](http://allenmatkins.com/)
- [CONTACT US](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/contact-us)

# "Adspirat primo fortuna labori”

![Picture of Keith Paul Bishop](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Attorney%20Headshots/Bishop_Keith_HiRes.jpeg) Posted on  May 29, 2025  by [Keith Paul Bishop](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/author/keith-paul-bishop)

Almost 15 years ago on June 21, 2010, I began this blog with a quotation from Book II of Vergil's Aeneid - "*Adspirat primo fortuna labori*” (fortune smiles upon our first efforts).  That post was my first effort at blogging.  I did not know how long I would maintain the blog or whether I would run out of topics to discuss.  Fortunately there has been a steady stream of court decisions and statutory changes.

I am now retiring from the practice of law and this blog will no longer be maintained by Allen Matkins. At present, I plan to continue the blog with the same domain but without the sponsorship of Allen Matkins. 

Thank-you to everyone who took the time to read this blog over the years, especially those who took the time to send me comments, corrections and ideas.

Share on:

- [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)

[Nevada constitution](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/tag/nevada-constitution), [California](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/tag/california)

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING CALIFORNIA CORPORATE AND SECURITIES LAW? CONTACT US DIRECTLY

We offer expert advice with the intricacies of California law.

Our years of experience and expertise allow us to help clients navigate the business laws in California.

[CONTACT US](http://CALCORPORATELAW.COM/contact-2/)

Get the latest news and analysis about California Corporate & Securities law. Subscribe to our newsletter today!

We respect your [email privacy](https://www.aweber.com/permission.htm)

[What California Lawyers Can Learn From Genelux](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/what-california-lawyers-can-learn-from-genelux)

### Related Articles

#### ABOUT OUR AUTHOR

![30172DBAB0084D3A8F39D7AF0A8E79BC.ashx](https://www.castormwater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/30172DBAB0084D3A8F39D7AF0A8E79BC.ashx_.jpeg?t=1513950509063&width=88&height=124&name=30172DBAB0084D3A8F39D7AF0A8E79BC.ashx_.jpeg) Keith Paul Bishop  
Partner at [Allen Matkins](http://www.allenmatkins.com/)  
 (949) 353-6328  
 [Contact me](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/contact-us)  
[Learn More About Keith](http://www.allenmatkins.com/Professionals/Bishop-Keith/Biography.aspx)

[![nominee-badge](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/nominee-badge-lg.png)](https://www.theexpertinstitute.com/legal-blog/california-corporate-and-securities-law/)

Get the latest news and analysis about California Corporate & Securities law. Subscribe to our newsletter today!

We respect your [email privacy](https://www.aweber.com/permission.htm)

### CATEGORIES

- [California (1)](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/tag/california)
- [Corporate Governance (1)](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/tag/corporate-governance)
- [Nevada constitution (1)](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/tag/nevada-constitution)

#### RECOGNITION

[![](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/Blawg100Badge_Corp.jpg)](http://www.abajournal.com/blawg100)

[![](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/lexis-nexis-logo-small.jpg)](http://www.lexisnexis.com/community/corpsec/blogs/topblogs/archive/2011/11/07/announcing-the-lexisnexis-top-business-law-blog-for-2011.aspx)

#### YOUTUBE

#### FACEBOOK

[![Allen Matkins logo](https://www.calcorporatelaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/allenmatkinslogo.png)](http://www.allenmatkins.com/)

Allen Matkins, founded in 1977, is a California-based law firm with more than 200 attorneys in four major metropolitan areas of California: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco.

Keith Paul Bishop  
 Partner at [Allen Matkins](http://www.allenmatkins.com/)  
 (949) 353-6347  
[Contact me](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/contact-us)

- <https://www.facebook.com/allenmatkins>
- <https://www.linkedin.com/company/allen-matkins>
- <https://twitter.com/allenmatkins>
- <https://www.youtube.com/user/allenmatkins>
- <https://plus.google.com/+Allenmatkins/posts>

#### Get the latest news and analysis about California Corporate & Securities law. Subscribe to our newsletter today!

*We respect your [email privacy](https://www.calcorporatelaw.com/disclaimer#privacy-policy)*

 Copyright © 2020 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP. All Rights Reserved Disclaimer  
This publication is made available by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP for educational purposes only to convey general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you acknowledge there is no attorney-client relationship between you and Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP. This publication should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney applied to your circumstances. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.  
[Click here for full disclaimer](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/disclaimer/).  [Cookie Policy](http://www.allenmatkins.com/About-Us/Cookie-Policy.aspx) [Privacy Policy](https://www.allenmatkins.com/disclaimers/privacy-policy.html)  

![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=715836&fmt=gif)